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AV18 KZU

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 KZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 46,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 33,798 miles

Front Front washers performance low

Fail 19 Apr 2023 33,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Front washers performance low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,863 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AV18 KZU is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 29,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV18 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV18 KZU registered?

AV18 KZU is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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